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The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War, or Metacom's Rebellion. From The History of Our Country, published 1899
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The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War, or Metacom's Rebellion. From The History of Our Country, published 1899
2956608 The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War, or Metacom's Rebellion. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection
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1675 17th Assault Colonists Colonization Colony King Philips War North Philip Philips Rebellion Seventeenth States Stronghold Swamp Tribe United
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This powerful image captures the intense colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort during the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675, a brutal battle that took place during King Philip's War. Also known as the First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War, or Metacom's Rebellion, this conflict was a tragic chapter in American history.
The scene depicted here is one of chaos and violence as colonists clash with Native Americans in a desperate struggle for control. The fort stands strong against the onslaught, but it is clear that the outcome of this fierce confrontation hangs in the balance.
As we gaze upon this historical moment frozen in time, we are reminded of the harsh realities faced by both sides during this tumultuous period. The bravery and sacrifice of those involved are evident in every detail of this illustration.
Through black and white imagery, we are transported back to a time when tensions ran high and lives were lost in the name of power and land. This print from "The History of Our Country," published in 1899, serves as a haunting reminder of our nation's complex past and the struggles that have shaped us into who we are today.
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